The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.
Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
From coastal rasois to hill homes, festive dishes are usually special to a family and so are the grand meals that families gather for and sit down to eat either on Christmas Eve or on Christmas Day.
A favourite breakfast food or snack with your chai.
Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.
Divya Nair suggests five versatile ways to put your dosa batter to good use.
Bangkok is a fast, 24-hour megapolis, full of joie de vivre and buoyance that you will be instantly smitten, like I was.
Leafy greens are an essential part of Indian cooking, showing up in everyday meals as well as in unique regional specialities.
'Zarine spent her last autumn this year with my sister in Kashmir.' 'There, almost as a gentle premonition, Zarine said to my sister, "When I go, let my ashes be scattered across this valley".'
The unique East Indian community of Mumbai is one of the city's oldest Catholic communities. Their Christmas celebrations have a distinctive blend of Portuguese influence, Maharashtrian roots and age-old family traditions.
'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'
Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.
A stunning book on the Kumbh. And a recipe.
Unresolved succession plans and informal ownership structures are fuelling bitter family fights across India's corporate boardrooms.
You can slowly build up spices over six to nine months by adding ajwain, jeera, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon powders for flavouring different recipes, says Madhavi Bhardwaj.
A silky, creamy dessert made from milk and cream that melts in the mouth.
Winters call for a heartening rasam made from this healthy legume.
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
'This tragedy will not be the last -- you shall witness another tomorrow, perhaps another the day after, and increasingly more.'
Sweet potatoes, with a light seasoning using coconut oil, and a touch of fresh grated coconut, makes a grand combo with rotis.
Very small prawns can be made into a kind of chutney that greatly soups up your average meal.
The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.
France today increasingly resembles the Italy of the past, when governments fell with bewildering regularity, prime ministers came and went in rapid succession, and political instability became the norm rather than the exception, point out Krishnan Srinivasan and Manoj Mohanka.
Winter ushers in fat red chillies ideal for a exceptionlly tasty pickle.
Try this simple and wholesome sabji recipe of ridge gourd with Bengal gram.
Real wealth isn't built on random bets; it's built on disciplined, guided portfolio strategies that can withstand market ups and downs, says Ramalingam Kalirajan.
Celebrate Ramzan with love, laughter, togetherness, family and wonderful food.
Basic fermented rice is served up with a wide range of ingredients to make a wonderfully, comforting meal.
Bored of rava upma? Try this savoury pancake recipe.
'Modi's charisma may have weakened as last year's Lok Sabha poll results showed but in the eyes of the Sangh Parivar, it has not waned.' 'Minus a strong BJP government at the Centre for another decade and more, there is apprehension that an anti-Hindutva government could reverse many of the ideological gains that the Modi dispensation has achieved through its three terms,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
An appetiser or meal far tastier than tandoori chicken.
Make your chai time exciting with deep-fried kachcha kela fritters!
A fanciful air envelopes Aap Jaisa Koi's modest drama, of a story lost in its own bubble that's only burst by villains in the form of judgemental jerks and heroes in need of rescuing, observes Sukanya Verma..
Date palm jaggery and tapioca go into making this delicious pudding.
Have some chatpata chaat is always fortifying.
This sweet is vegan, gluten-free and not very sugary.
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
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